Apple has just added two of its devices to its vintage and obsolete product list. It is the original iPhone SE that debuted way back in 2016 and the second-generation iPad Pro 12.9. Apple considers devices vintage if they are off the market for five years but less than seven. The original SE was sold until 2018. In October, the Apple Watch Series 1 was classified as vintage.
Original iPhone SE and iPad Pro 12.9 2nd Gen classified as vintage
Apple’s vintage and obsolete labels are quite different. The iPhone SE and iPad Pro 12.9 having entered the vintage category indicate that they are not obsolete yet but may no longer be eligible for official support. Repairs of the devices will be subject to the availability of spare parts. Once the phone and tablet hit the seven-year mark, they will be labeled obsolete and will lose their ability to be serviced.
The iPhone SE was a budget iPhone with a compact form factor and a dual-tone design like the iPhone 5s that left a lasting legacy. It had a 4-inch display, A9 SoC, 2GB RAM, and a 1,624mAh battery unit. After the departure of the original model, Apple now has two generations of the iPhone SE. The third-generation launched last year and the next iPhone SE is rumoured to arrive in 2025.
Meanwhile, the second-generation iPad Pro 12.9 was pulled off from the market in 2018.
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